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Changes in the SANC Regulations
Listed below, in reverse chronological order, are all changes in the regulations of South African Nursing Council since July 2001. The list contains both new regulations and amendments to existing regulations.
Date published: 15 May 2014
Notice relating to the creation of Categories of Practitioners in terms of section 31(2) of the Nursing Act, 2005
(Government Notice No. 368 of 15 May 2014)
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This notice established the following category of practitioners:
Nurse Specialist; and
Midwife Specialist.
Date published: 8 March 2013
Regulations relating to the Approval of and the Minimum Requirements for the Education and Training of a Learner Leading to Registration in the Category Auxiliary Nurse
(Government Notice No. R. 169 of 8 March 2013)
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These are totally new regulations relating to the course leading to registration in the category Auxiliary Nurse.
Date published: 8 March 2013
Regulations regarding Fees and Fines payable to the South African Nursing Council
(Government Notice No. R. 170 of 8 March 2013)
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These are totally new regulations relating to the Fees and Fines payable to the Council as prescribed in the Nursing Act, 2005 and the various regulations made in terms of the Act.
These regulations also repeal the regulations indicated in the table below –
| Regulation No. | Dated | Description |
| R. 921 | 15 September 2000 | Regulations regarding fees to be paid to the South African Nursing Council |
Date published: 8 March 2013
Regulations relating to the Approval of and the Minimum Requirements for the Education and Training of a Learner Leading to Registration in the Category Staff Nurse
(Government Notice No. R. 171 of 8 March 2013)
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These are totally new regulations relating to the course leading to registration in the category Staff Nurse.
Date published: 8 March 2013
Regulations relating to the Accreditation of Institutions as Nursing Education Institutions
(Government Notice No. R. 173 of 8 March 2013)
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These are totally new regulations relating to the accreditation of institutions as Nursing Education Institutions.
These regulations also repeal the regulations indicated in the table below –
| Regulation No. | Dated | Description |
| R. 3901 | 12 December 1969 (as amended) | Regulations for colleges |
Date published: 8 March 2013
Regulations relating to the Approval of and the Minimum Requirements for the Education and Training of a Learner leading to Registration in the Categories Professional Nurse and Midwife
(Government Notice No. R. 174 of 8 March 2013)
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These are totally new regulations relating to the course leading to registration in the categories Professional Nurse and Midwife.
Date published: 8 March 2013
Regulations relating to the Particulars to be Furnished to the Council for Keeping of the Register for Nursing Practitioners, the Manner of Effecting Alterations to the Register, and Certificates that may be Issued by the Council
(Government Notice No. R. 195 of 19 February 2008)
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This amendment corrects some of the transitional arrangements in the original regulations.
The amendment regulations can be found in the following Government Notice:
No. R. 175 of 8 March 2013
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Date published: 8 March 2013
Notice regarding the creation of Categories of Practitioners in terms of section 31(2) of the Nursing Act, 2005
(Government Notice No. R. 176 of 8 March 2013)
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This notice established the transitional arrangements category of practitioners:
staff nurse (enrolled nursing).
Date published: 19 February 2008
Regulations relating to the Particulars to be Furnished to the Council for Keeping of the Register for Nursing Practitioners, the Manner of Effecting Alterations to the Register, and Certificates that may be Issued by the Council
(Government Notice No. R. 195 of 19 February 2008)
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These are totally new regulations relating to the keeping of the Register. In future there will be one unified register for qualified nurses instead of the separate registers and rolls for different categories.
These regulations also repeal the regulations indicated in the table below –
| Regulation No. | Dated | Description |
| R. 3588 | 24 October 1969 | Regulations regarding rolls for Enrolled Nurses and Midwives |
| R. 3589 | 24 October 1969 | Regulations regarding registers |
| R. 1206 | 7 July 1972 | Regulations regarding rolls for Nursing Auxiliaries |
Date published: 24 August 2007
Regulations relating to performance of Community Service
(Government Notice No. R. 765 of 24 August 2007)
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These are totally new regulations relating to performance of Community Service by South African citizens intending to register for the first time as Professional Nurse.
Date published: 17 November 2006
Regulations Relating to Examinations of the South African Nursing Council: Amendment
(Government Notice No. R. 7 of 8 January 1993)
The exam fee for both basic and post-basic papers has been increased to R125,40 (including 14% VAT).
The late entry fee has been increased to R63,00 (including 14% VAT).
The fee to remark an exam script has been increased to R250,00 (including 14% VAT).
The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
(Government Notice No. R. 1129 of 17 November 2006)
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Regulations regarding Rolls for Pupil Nursing Auxiliaries: Amendment
(Government Notice No. R. 1833 of 20 October 1972)
The pupil enrolment fee has been increased to R94,00 (including 14% VAT).
The pupil restoration fee has been increased to R94,00 (including 14% VAT).
The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
(Government Notice No. R. 1130 of 17 November 2006)
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Regulations regarding Registers for Students: Amendment
(Government Notice No. R. 3735 of 14 November 1969)
The student registration fee for all courses has been increased to R94,00 (including 14% VAT).
The student restoration fee for all courses has been increased to R94,00 (including 14% VAT).
The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
(Government Notice No. R. 1132 of 17 November 2006)
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Regulations regarding Rolls for Pupils: Amendment
(Government Notice No. R. 3736 of 14 November 1969)
The pupil enrolment fee has been increased to R94,00 (including 14% VAT).
The pupil restoration fee has been increased to R94,00 (including 14% VAT).
The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
(Government Notice No. R. 1135 of 17 November 2006)
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Date published: 22 July 2005
Regulations relating to Examinations of the South African Nursing Council: Amendment
(Government Notice No. R. 7 of 8 January 1993)
The exam fee for both basic and post-basic papers has been increased to R114,00 (including 14% VAT).
The late entry fee has been increased to R57,00 (including 14% VAT).
The fee to remark an exam script has been increased to R228,00 (including 14% VAT).
The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
(Government Notice No. R. 706 of 22 July 2005)
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Regulations regarding Rolls for Pupil Nursing Auxiliaries: Amendment
(Government Notice No. R. 1833 of 20 October 1972)
The pupil enrolment fee has been increased to R85,50 (including 14% VAT).
The pupil restoration fee has been increased to R85,50 (including 14% VAT).
The outdated references to “nursing assistant” have been corrected to “nursing auxiliary”.
The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
(Government Notice No. R. 705 of 22 July 2005)
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Regulations regarding Registers for Students: Amendment
(Government Notice No. R. 3735 of 14 November 1969)
The student registration fee for all courses has been increased to R85,50 (including 14% VAT).
The student restoration fee for all courses has been increased to R85,50 (including 14% VAT).
The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
(Government Notice No. R. 708 of 22 July 2005)
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Regulations regarding Rolls for Pupils: Amendment
(Government Notice No. R. 3736 of 14 November 1969)
The pupil enrolment fee has been increased to R85,50 (including 14% VAT).
The pupil restoration fee has been increased to R85,50 (including 14% VAT).
The amendments can be found in the following Government Notices:
(Government Notice No. R. 707 of 22 July 2005)
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Date published: 19 July 2002
Regulations for the Investigation of Alleged Misconduct and the Conduct of Inquiries: Amendment
(Government Notice No. R.373 of 13 March 1970)
The accused in professional conduct proceedings now has the option to be represented by a professional association or labour organization during the proceedings instead of the usual counsel or attorney – provided that the registrar is informed in writing of the name of any such representative.
The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
(Government Notice No. R.978 of 19 July 2002)
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Date published: 6 July 2001
Regulations Relating to Examinations of the South African Nursing Council: Amendment
(Government Notice No. R. 7 of 8 January 1993)
The exam fee for basic papers has been increased to R68,40 (including 14% VAT).
The exam fee for post-basic papers has been increased to R79,80 (including 14% VAT).
The amendments can be found in the following Government Notice:
(Government Notice No. R. 612 of 6 July 2001)
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